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Fuel from the sun

20091120

A new approach to harnessing small-scale solar power could deliver higher levels of efficiency in portable power sources.

Sold to the highest bidder

20091120

Researchers from the Australian School of Business will be at the forefront of designing the auction system for Australia’s carbon pollution permits.

New artistic talent revealed

20091120

Australia’s next generation of artists and designers will reveal their final projects at the 2009 COFA Annual exhibition.

New visions of Sydney life

20091117

Radically redesigned train stations and mobile art galleries are among ideas for Sydney explored by young architects in a new exhibition.

Religious challenges to Middle-East peace

20091116

Israeli human rights advocate and litigator Professor Frances Raday will deliver the Australian Human Rights Centre annual lecture at the University of New South Wales on Tuesday 17 November.

A gift from beyond the grave

20091113

When it comes to making a difference, death is no obstacle. In the November/December issue of Uniken, we hear about those who generously donate their bodies to science.

Targeting teen depression

20091113

Psychologist Mona Taouk is developing a world-first questionnaire to identify young people at risk of depression and suicide.

Making an impact

20091112

UNSW Chancellor David Gonski’s “extraordinary leadership” in philanthropy has been recognised with a major award from the Business/Higher Education Round Table.

Death of Nick Waterlow

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It is with immense shock and distress that the UNSW community heard news of the death of Nick Waterlow, Director of the Ivan Dougherty Gallery at COFA and a much loved and respected member of staff.

Hail Fellow

20091110

One of Australia’s leading experts in early childhood education, Professor Deborah Brennan, has been elected to the Academy of Social Sciences.